Agave-Lime Grilled Chicken With Fresh Cherry Salsa Recipe

Name: Agave-Lime Grilled Chicken With Fresh Cherry Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons lime zest; ¼ cup agave nectar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove finely minced garlic; cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 cup pitted cherries, quartered; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; juice of one lime; salt

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
¼ cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove finely minced garlic
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 cup pitted cherries, quartered
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
juice of one lime
salt

1
To Make The Marinade: Place chicken in a ziplock bag.
2
In a bowl whisk together marinade ingredients.
3
Pour mixture over the chicken and reseal, squeezing out excessive air.
4
Allow to marinate at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
5
To Make The Cherry Salsa: Mix ingredients and set aside.
6
Serve over or along side the chicken.
7
To Finish: Preheat grill to medium high heat.
8
Once preheated, brush grill lightly with olive oil.
9
Place chicken (if desired lightly season) on grill and cook (with lid closed) 5-8 minutes per side until juices run clear (depending on thickness).

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons lime zest, ¼ cup agave nectar, and more.

Yes, Agave-Lime Grilled Chicken With Fresh Cherry Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Agave-Lime Grilled Chicken With Fresh Cherry Salsa

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